Beach closed after shark sighting

Watermans Bay has been closed after a shark sighting. Picture: Natalie Slade Source: PerthNow WATERMANS Bay was closed earlier today after a 3m tiger shark was seen lurking 400m offshore. The Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter spotted the shark...

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Barry's farewell hits the spot

Barry Humphries performs as Dame Edna for his farewell tour. Picture: Supplied Source: PerthNow CRUDE, cringe-worthy, over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek, flashy and laugh-out-loud funny - Barry Humphries has proven he's still at his best as he bids...

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Dozens suspended in Harvard scandal

As many as 125 Harvard University students were suspected of helping each other in a final exam. Source: Supplied AROUND 60 students at Harvard University have been suspended and others disciplined in a mass cheating scandal at the elite...

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Hundreds rally to save Guildford Hotel

Sydney, Wesley and Bray Loveridge with Lilly Purcell, holding banners at the third rally to save the Guildford Hotel. Picture: Ross Swanborough Source: PerthNow ABOUT 300 people rallied for the State Government and owners of the Guildford Hotel...

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Aquila's port plan gets government nod

AQUILA Resources has received the green light from the State Government to develop Anketell Port as part of its $6 billion iron ore project. Environment Minister Bill Marmion gave the nod to the proposed development, in which Aquila holds a...

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WA dairy farmers come out swinging

WA dairy farmers have made their feelings known to Wesfarmers. Source: The Advertiser WA DAIRY farmers have taken another swing at Wesfarmers boss Richard Goyder claiming the sector needs to sort out the "true value" of the industry. WA...

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Rape charges for Jill accused

Jill Meagher's death shocked Melbourne. Picture: Supplied. Source: Supplied THE man accused of the rape and murder of Jill Meagher has faced court charged with new sex offences. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, is facing seven new sex-related...

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Shock resignation a blow to PM

Chris Evans with Julia Gillard last year. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: News Limited Minister and Labor Senate leader will quit Roxon to follow, according to claims Prime Minister faces reshuffle  THE third most senior member...

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Mexican standoff as burrito bonanza hits

The hungry queue outside the new Guzman y Gomez in Northbridge. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow Mariachi International from Colombia perform outside Guzman y Gomez in Northbridge as hungry customers wait in line for their free...

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WA at risk of another severe cyclone

Severe cyclones are more likely in the second half of the season, according to the BOM. Source: PerthNow FORECASTERS say Western Australia can expect at least one more cyclone to batter the state before the end of March. As the midpoint...

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AFL 2013 win predictions

Nathan Buckley is hoping to improve on Collingwood's 16 wins last season. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun AFL writers Jay Clark, Sam Edmund and Sam Landsberger predict how many matches your team will win in 2013. Eskander's Betstar...

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Hot summer nights during dry January

Perth experienced one of its hottest and driest Januarys in recent memory. Source: PerthNow PERTH has recorded its driest January in three years and higher than average minimum temperatures. The metropolitan area recorded 7.2mm of rainfall...

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Selectors, you've been Warned

Shane Warne has delivered Part 1 of his manifesto, outlining what he thinks is wrong with Australian cricket. Picture: Foxtel Source: Supplied HE missed his promised 5pm deadline, but Shane Warne has delivered on Part 1 of his manifesto detailing...

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Warne spins us his manifesto

Shane Warne has delivered his promised manifesto on the future of Australian cricket. Source: Getty Images SHANE Warne has delivered his promised manifesto for the future of Australian cricket - and nominated Kiwi Stephen Fleming as his preferred...

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Pump it up before petrol price hike hits

The price of unleaded petrol has been rising as world prices have been falling. Source: HWT Image Library PETROL prices are going to hit almost 150 cents a litre tomorrow, with motorists encouraged to hit the bowsers today to save money....

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New Rio Tinto boss shafts Seven

New Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has resigned from Seven West Media. Source: The Australian NEWLY appointed Rio Tinto chief Sam Walsh has resigned from the board of Seven West Media. Mr Walsh was named Rio Tinto's chief executive earlier...

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Metronet plan is fantasy, says Premier

THE ambitious $3.8 billion Perth rail plan that's a centrepiece of Western Australia Labor's election campaign has been dismissed as fantasy by Premier Colin Barnett. The campaign ahead of the March 9 poll moved up a gear on Tuesday, with Labor...

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Bromley killer sentenced to life

Grandmother Helen Bromley, who was murdered at her Mandurah home in October 2010. Source: PerthNow A WEST Australian man convicted of bludgeoning an elderly woman to death with a tomahawk and robbing her has been sentenced to life in prison....

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Premier's GST threat to Federal Liberals

WA Premier Colin Barnett has threatened to withdraw federal election funding with a commitment to GST reform. Source: The Sunday Times WA PREMIER Colin Barnett has threatened to cut off funding to the federal Liberal party for the forthcoming...

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Machete attacker gets three-year jail term

A 23-YEAR-OLD man who struck a Mercedes-owner in the head with a machete in a bid to steal the vehicle has been sentenced to three years in prison. The District Court of Western Australia was told Lawrence John Cashin attempted to carjack the...

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Queensland flood chaos: worse yet to come

An aerial view of East Bundaberg. PIC: Paul Beutel Source: The Courier-Mail BUNDABERG faces a monster flood powerful enough to knock over houses as Brisbane endures its second major flood in two years. 11.02pm: The Brisbane CBD kept relatively...

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